The Strictly Business Band
Artist ID: 16633
You wanted the best ... you got the best! Let The Strictly Business Band get down to business at your next special event. This high-energy dance band features authentic live keyboards, razor-sharp guitar playing, and a powerful rhythm section. But, equally impressive, are their three and four part vocal harmonies. Featuring number one hits from Motown, Funk, Soul, Disco, to 80s/90s Rock, The Strictly Business Band has the musical depth and performing experience to take your special event to the next level. Whether it's light dinner music, a romantic slow dance, or a full-throttle dance party, The Strictly Business Band delivers!
And The Strictly Business Band delivers more than just a great on-stage performance. They know that discerning clients expect courteous professionals with the flexibility and attention to detail to help create the best event possible. From musical preferences and special announcements, to coordinating with event attire, The Strictly Business Band works closely with its clients to ensure that all important details are covered prior to the big day. If you want a top performer both on and off stage, you want The Strictly Business Band.
GENRES FOR THIS ARTIST
Classic Rock, Jam Bands, & Roots
R&B, Motown, Oldies, & Beach
SUGGESTED EVENT TYPES
Weddings
College Events
Corporate Events
REFERENCES
The Strictly Business Band was great! They were lots of fun and kept the chaos of the reception organized. Lots of positive feedback from the guests. We would definitly recommend them to anyone interested.
Thanks,
Erin
Private Wedding Event 9/4/10
"We couldn't have had better entertainment for our 30-year class reunion! Extremely easy to work with. There is NO comparison
Sheila Davidson
BSHS Class of ‘78
Life would be easier if all bands were this easy to work with. Professionals capable of a wide variety of music ... they fit the needs of various style parties from weddings to tailgates, and all things in between. Above and beyond, is the way they handle themselves in the process of booking, setup, and breakdown.... each time they have been simply outstanding."
Joseph Spellman
G.M. Country Club of Spartanburg
The Strictly Business Band serves up a funky sound that means business. The band features a keyboard-driven sound filled with attention-grabbing vocals. Drawing from influences that range from vintage soul and disco to classic rock, the Spartanburg-based outfit produces fun music worthy of a full-scale party."
Dan Armonaitis
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
"Strictly Business was perfect for our event! They played a variety of music and kept the students dancing the whole night. Gary was easy to work with, which made the whole experience enjoyable. Overall, fun show, great event!"
Molly Dugan
Director of Student Activities and Orientation - Converse College
The Strictly Business band were awesome, and I think everyone had a fabulous time! I am glad to hear that they had a great time too! I will be in touch soon!
Brooke
USC Tri Delt Social Chair
SONG LIST
Light Jazz Standards
Diana Krall/Dusty Springfield - The Look Of Love
Nora Jones - Don't Know Why
Sade - Smooth Operator
Sade - Sweetest Taboo
Sade - Your Love Is King
Modern, Alternative, and Classic Rock
Aerosmith - Walk This Way
B-52s - Love Shack
Bachman Turner Overdrive - Takin' Care Of Business
Bachman Turner Overdrive - Takin' Care Of Business
Billy Idol - White Wedding
Billy Idol/Tommy James & Shondells - Mony Mony
Billy Idol/Tommy James & Shondells - Mony Mony
Bob Seger - Old Time Rock N' Roll
Bob Seger - Old Time Rock N’ Roll
Brian Adams - Cuts Like A Knife
Bruce Springsteen - Pink Cadillac
Bruce Springsteen - Pink Cadillac
David Bowie - Fame
Eddie Money - Baby Hold On
Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Foghat - Slow Ride
Foreigner - Feels Like The First Time
Foreigner - Hot Blooded
Foreigner - Hot Blooded
Free - All Right Now
Free - All Right Now
Grand Funk Railroad - Some Kind Of Wonderful
Grand Funk Railroad - Some Kind Of Wonderful
Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band
Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band
Journey - Lights
Kiss - Detroit Rock City
Kiss - Rock N' Roll All Night
Kiss - Rock N’ Roll All Night
Lenny Kravitz - Get Away
Loverboy - Workin' For The Weekend
Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Peter Frampton - Show Me The Way
Prince - Purple Rain
Prince - Purple Rain
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
Robert Palmer - Bad Case Of Loving You
Robert Palmer - Bad Case Of Loving You
Rod Stewart - Hot Legs
Rod Stewart - People Get Ready
Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
The Bee Gees - To Love Somebody
The Cars - Just What I Needed
The Eagles - Best Of My Love
The Eagles - I Can't Tell You Why
The Eagles - Take It Easy
The Knack - My Sharona
The Knack - My Sharona
The Powerstation - Get It On (Bang A Gong)
The Powerstation - Get It On (Bang A Gong)
The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Woman
The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Woman
The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
The Romantics - What I Like About You
The Romantics - What I Like About You
The Steve Miller Band - Keep on Rockin' Me
The Steve Miller Band - Keep on Rockin' Me
Todd Rundgren - I Saw The Light
Tom Petty - Breakdown
Tommy Tutone - 867-5309 (Jenny)
Tommy Tutone - 867-5309 (Jenny)
VanHalen - Dance The Night Away
VanHalen - You Really Got Me
VanMorrison - Brown Eyed Girl
VanMorrison - Brown Eyed Girl
VanMorrison - Domino
VanMorrison - Domino
VanMorrison - Wild Night (Is Calling)
Motown, Oldies, and Beach
Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
Aretha Franklin - Respect
Bill Withers - Lean On Me
Chubby Checker - The Twist
Dobie Gray - Drift Away
Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
Mitch Ryder - Devil In A Blue Dress
Otis Day & The Knights - Shout
Otis Redding - Hard To Handle
Peggy Lee - Fever
Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly (With His Words)
Sam & Dave - Hold On I’m Comin’
Sam & Dave - Soul Man
Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home
Stevie Wonder - Signed Sealed Delivered
The Beatles - Twist & Shout
The Catalina's - Summertime's Callin' Me
The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
The Pointer Sisters - Fire
The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Loving Feeling
The Spencer Davis Group - Gimmie Some Lovin’
The Temptations - Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
The Temptations - Get Ready – Here I Come
The Temptations - Just My Imagination
The Temptations - My Girl
Wilson Picket - In The Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances
Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
R&B, Funk, and Disco
A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Ooige Ooige
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Al Green - Let’s Stay Together
Alicia Bridges - I Love The Night Life
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Cameo - Word Up
Cameo - Word Up
Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
Chaka Khan & Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
Hall & Oates - Sarah Smile
Heatwave - Boogie Nights
Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
Ides Of March - Vehicle
James Brown - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
James Brown - Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag
James Brown - Sex Machine
James Brown - Sex Machine
James Brown - Superbad
KC & The Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes
KC & The Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes
KC & The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
KC & The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
KC & The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
KC & The Sunshine Band - I’m Your Boogie Man
KC & The Sunshine Band - Shake Your Booty
KC & The Sunshine Band - Shake Your Booty
KC & The Sunshine Band - That's The Way I Like It
Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
Lionel Richie - Easy
Lionel Richie - Easy
Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye - Let’s Get It On
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Morris Day & The Time - Jungle Love
Morris Day & The Time - Jungle Love
Patti LaBelle - Lady Marmalade
Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
Prince - Kiss
Prince - Kiss
Rose Royce - Car Wash
Rose Royce - Car Wash
Sister Sledge - We Are Family
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
The Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
The Commodores - Brick House
The Commodores - Brick House
The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
The Powerstation - Some Like It Hot
The Powerstation - Some Like It Hot
The Spinners - I'll Be Around
The Spinners - I'll Be Around
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
R&B, Oldies, Motown, and Beach
Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
Bill Withers - Lean On Me
Chubby Checker - The Twist
Clarence Carter - Slip Away
Dobie Gray - Drift Away
Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood
Elvis Presley - That's Alright
Franki Valli - Stay
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - If You Don't Know Me By Now
James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
Mitch Ryder - Devil In A Blue Dress
Otis Day & The Knights - Shout
Otis Redding - Hard To Handle
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
Sam & Dave - Hold On I'm Comin'
Sam & Dave - Soul Man
Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home
Stevie Wonder - Signed Sealed Delivered
The Beatles - Oh Darlin'
The Beatles - Twist & Shout
The Catalina's - Summertime's Callin' Me
The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Loving Feeling
The Spencer Davis Group - Gimmie Some Lovin'
The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
The Temptations - Get Ready – Here I Come
The Temptations - Just My Imagination
The Temptations - My Girl
Wilson Picket - In The Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances
Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
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